A Remarkable Vision of Her Father

Technique & Style

Figurative, Painting

Figures

Abish

Symbols

blanket

Notes

Artist Statement: "One of the few women mentioned by name in the Book of Mormon, Abish was converted to the gospel because of a "remarkable vision of her father." The grammar is ambiguous. We are left to ponder, was this vision had by her father? was it had by Abish herself of her earthly father? of her Heavenly Father? of Jesus, her spiritual father? Pondering whose vision this actually was has led me to think about how we are always encouraged to gain our own witness. I have chosen to show Abish having her own vision here, as I feel it returns her own spiritual authority and autonomy to her. Regardless of whose vision it actually was, Abish obviously did her own work of gaining a spiritual witness of Jesus Christ."

Exhibition History:

• JKR Gallery, “God’s Grace,” December 2023

Church Name

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints